Brazil struggles as truck driver protest halts food and fuel deliveries
State of emergency declared in Rio de Janeiro and megacity Sao Paulo.… READ MORE … source
Israel detains Gaza Freedom Flotilla
A Europe-bound boat carrying 17 passengers, some of whom were injured in recent clashes with Israeli forces, has been captured a short distance from the … source
Cyclone batters Oman
12-year-old girl is victim as storm moves on from Yemen… READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2018/05/26/cyclone-batters-oman What are the top stories … source
Monaco’s National Day gets news of Rainier Twins
It may be a micro-state but Monaco held a big party for its National Day, and Prince Albert had some good news for the crowds as well. He and Princess…
Pope Francis uses 81st birthday to flag upcoming attack on “fake news”
Francis called sensationalised and fabricated news “a serious sin” and called on journalists to maintain high moral standards for the sake of society. … READ … source
Fake news and the battle to save the truth in a post-truth world
Sometimes the truth may be stranger than fiction, but the line between fact and fiction is being blurred by fake news. *UK* So concerned are British MPs by the ……
Bad news for bees
Three-quarters of the honey produced around the world contains nerve agent pesticides that can harm bees and pose a potential health hazard to humans. source
Sky News under threat of closure as 21st Century Fox tries to force through take over
UK telecommunications company Sky is considering the future of its news channel, threatening to shut it down if it proves to be an obstacle in a take over bid ……
Facebook to clamp down on “fake news” in Germany
Facebook is to introduce measures to tackle the spread of fake news in Germany, ahead of its national elections this year. The social network says it will make it ……
Maduro claims victory amid low turnout in Venezuela
With less than 50% official turnout, and much lower in reality according to the opposition, re-elected Nicolas Maduro has “no legitimacy” say his critics.… READ … source